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Transaxillary incision for Silicome Implants

Michael Law, MD answers: Transaxillary incision for silicone breast implants?

I want cohesive gel silicone breast implants. I am 12 or 13 inches in diameter and would much rather prefer moderate profile (for full A or small B); I hate the look of the high profile implants. I wouldn't like to increase more than 250- 300cc. I'm very worried about having scars on my chest. I only want the transaxillary incision. I heard that this is not possible with gel implants, but I've seen it done on surgeons' before and after webpages. Any advice?


Michael Law, MD
6 months ago
By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

The axillary or underarm area incision is primarily used for sub-pectoral ('under the muscle') implant placement, particularly in patients with small areolae (where the peri-areolar incision is not ideal) and smaller breasts (where the inframammary fold is not concealed) or for any woman who wishes not to have scars on the breasts.

Silicone or saline implants can be inserted through this incision. Just be certain to select a surgeon with extensive experience with breast implants through the underarm.

It is also important to keep this or any scar out of the sun to avoid undesirable scars.

 

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